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Today, many thoughtful and compassionate Christians are addressing the challenge of alleviating poverty. But while much progress has been made, many well-intentioned efforts have led Christians to actions that are not only ineffective, but leave the most vulnerable in a worse situation than before. Is there a better answer?
Combining biblical exegesis with proven economic principles, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty equips Christians with both a solid biblical and economic understanding of how best to care for the poor and foster sustainable economic development. With contributions from fifteen leading Christian economists, theologians, historians, and practitioners, it presents the case for why a multi-faceted approach is needed, and why a renewed focus on markets and trade are the world's best hope for alleviating poverty and serving those in financial need.
Contents
Part 1: A Biblical Perspective on the Poor Chapter 1: Who Are the Poor? Glenn Sunshine, PhD. Chapter 2: Poverty and the Poor in the Old Testament Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. PhD. Chapter 3: Remember the Poor: A New Testament Perspective on the Problems of Poverty, Riches, and Redistribution David Kotter, M.Div, MBA Chapter 4: Does God Require the State to Redistribute Wealth? An Examination of Jubilee and Acts 2-5 Art Lindsley, M.Div, PhD Chapter 5: Evangelicals and Poverty: The Voluntary Principle in Action Richard Turnbull, MA PhD Part 2: Markets and the Poor Chapter 6: Markets and Justice R. Mark Isaac, PhD Chapter 7: Fighting Poverty Through Enterprise Lord Brian Griffiths of Fforestfach, PhD and Dato Kim Tan, PhD Chapter 8: Why Does Income Inequality Exist? An Economic and Biblical Explanation Anne Bradley, PhD Chapter 9: The Moral Potential of the Free Economy Robert A. Sirico, MDiv Part 3: Poverty Alleviation in Practice Chapter 10: A Poverty Program That Worked Lawrence W. Reed, MA Chapter 11: Alleviating Poverty in the Abstract Marvin Olasky, PhD Chapter 12: "Stop Helping Us?" A Call to Compassionately Move Beyond Charity Peter Greer, MPP Conclusion Jay Richards, ThM, MDiv, PhD Glossary Index Endnotes
